2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group

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Active

1995–present

Country

Canada

Branch

Canadian Army Regular Force

Type

Headquarters

Part of

4th Canadian Division

Garrison/HQ

CFB Petawawa

Motto(s)

Latin: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)

Insignia

NATO Map Symbol

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Abbreviation

2 CMBG

Military unit

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2CMBG; French: 2 Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada, 2GBMC) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of 4th Canadian Division of the Canadian Army. It is currently based in CFB Petawawa. One of its three infantry battalions is under the administration of 5th Canadian Division and is stationed at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.

Brigade units

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group	Type	Location
2 CMBG Headquarters & Signal Squadron	HQ/Communications	CFB Petawawa
2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery	Artillery	CFB Petawawa
The Royal Canadian Dragoons	Armoured	CFB Petawawa
2 Combat Engineer Regiment	Engineering	CFB Petawawa
1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment	Mechanized infantry	CFB Petawawa
2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment	Mechanized infantry	CFB Gagetown
3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment	Light infantry	CFB Petawawa
2 Service Battalion	Combat Service Support	CFB Petawawa

Two regular force units of other formations, 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (of 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force) and 2 Field Ambulance (of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group), are collocated with 2 CMBG at CFB Petawawa and work closely with the brigade group although technically not under full command. 2 Field Ambulance is under its operational control.

References

"2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group". Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges. Canadian Heraldic Authority. Retrieved 6 November 2012.

External links

Official website

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